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==Objective==
The objective is to provide a landscape of the latest Food Packaging technologies that provide added consumer benefits. We will explore patent data bases to extract these technologies and highlight any claims mentioned that discuss new and beneficial consumer benefits. In addition, this final report will show where this technology is being developed, who is developing technologies in food packaging and white space potential.
==Background==
The major role of packaging is to protect the food product it contains against water, water vapor, air, oxygen, microorganisms, insects, other intruders, dirt, pilferage, etc. Besides protection, containment, communication, unitization, sanitation, dispensing, convenience, are some of the other package functions. One major benefit to the consumer from packaging is the safety of the product that it holds. [http://www.enq.ufsc.br/disci/eqa5216/material_didatico/DEVELOPINGNEWFOOD/TX67784_08.pdf Book on Development of Packaging for Food Products]. Active packaging interacts with a product by releasing or absorbing substances to/from the packed food product and thereby extending shelf-life and improving food safety and quality. Some of the active packaging concepts include anti-microbial films, anti-oxidant films, and scavenging concepts such as oxygen scavenging, ethylene scavenging, moisture regulation etc. to preserve the freshness of the food product. [http://www.paperimpact.org/what-is-active-packaging-289.html Paperimpact]. Researchers have also shown the migration of the antimicrobial compound such as ethyl lauryl arginate (LAE) to chicken breast to be within the regulated limits when using an active packaging. LAE has been shown to be effective against Listeria. [http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Quality-Safety/Migration-levels-of-antimicrobial-packaging-material-found-to-be-safe FoodProduction Daily]. Release of salicylic acid from polymer films can
prevent the formation of Salmonella typhimurium biofilms. [http://foodsci.rutgers.edu/chikindas/MChikindas%20Manuscripts/JAPR-2009-3-193.pdf Review article of Rutgers University].
[[Image:Antimicrobial_packaging.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|]]
=Food Packaging=
==[[Old Sample patents]]==
==[[Revised Sample patents]]==
==Revised Sample patents-Consumer Perspective ==
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|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''S. No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Patent/Publication No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Publication Year'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Assignee / Applicant'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Title'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Dolcera summary '''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Image'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8481134.PN.&OS=PN/8481134&RS=PN/8481134 US8481134B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center"|L<nowiki>’</nowiki>oreal. <nowiki>|</nowiki> atis, balanda <nowiki>|</nowiki> pradier, françois <nowiki>|</nowiki> kanji, mohamed <nowiki>|</nowiki> brereton, evelyn <nowiki>|</nowiki> gavin, linda
|align = "center"|Biodegradable moisture-impermeable packages for consumer goods
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Biodegradable and moisture impermeable</font>
|[[Image:US8481134B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8485378.PN.&OS=PN/8485378&RS=PN/8485378 US8485378B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center" |General mills, inc. <nowiki>|</nowiki> zoss, robert a. <nowiki>|</nowiki> scholtes, bryan <nowiki>|</nowiki> genord, dan
|align = "center"|Multi-container packages for dispensing liquid and dry food
|align = "center"|Package for <font color="#FF0000">multi-component such as cereal and milk</font>
|[[Image:US8485378B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8475856.PN.&OS=PN/8475856&RS=PN/8475856 US8475856B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center" |Sheehan, andrew <nowiki>|</nowiki> sheehan, andrew
|align = "center"|OTG (on the go) specialty multi-beverage container systems
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">On the go specialty multicontainer </font>for mixing and transporting a variety of powder-based beverages
|[[Image:US8475856B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''4'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8403164.PN.&OS=PN/8403164&RS=PN/8403164 US8403164B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center"|Samson, ilan
|align = "center"|Cap for a spill-proof beverage container
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Cap for a spill-proof cup </font>with a reliable seal between the rigid and flexible members of the demand valve.
|[[Image:US8403164B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''5'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8377529.PN.&OS=PN/8377529&RS=PN/8377529 US8377529B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center" |Cryovac, inc. <nowiki>|</nowiki> bekele, solomon
|align = "center"|Ultra high barrier aseptic film and package
|align = "center"|A coextruded film with <font color="#FF0000">good oxygen barrier properties </font>for pouches made in a <font color="#FF0000">VFFS aseptic system</font>, that exhibits extended shelf life for the contained product by providing
|align = "center"|N/A
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=WO&NR=2013085911 WO2013085911A2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center"|Sepehr, cyrus, a.
|align = "center"|Consumer oriented system for delivery of product including single serving package for preservative-free fruit pieces
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Single serve packaging </font>for preservative free fruit pieces
|[[Image:WO2013085911A2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''7'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8231272.PN.&OS=PN/8231272&RS=PN/8231272 US8231272B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Goglio s.p.a.
|align = "center"|Stand-up, easy-open and easy-close package of flexible material, particularly for liquid, viscous, pasty, granular or powdered products
|align = "center"|Flexible package for viscous, granular or powdered substances with peelable closure for <font color="#FF0000">easy open and close</font>
|[[Image:US8231272B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''8'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8198571.PN.&OS=PN/8198571&RS=PN/8198571 US8198571B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Graphic packaging international, inc.
|align = "center"|Multi-compartment microwave heating package
|align = "center"|A <font color="#FF0000">microwave package </font>for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food
|[[Image:US8198571B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''9'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8167487.PN.&OS=PN/8167487&RS=PN/8167487 US8167487B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Milprint, inc.
|align = "center"|Secure access easy opening tamper evident feature for sealable bags
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Bags with a tamper evident feature </font>having an easy rupturable opening
|[[Image:US8167487B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''10'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8151985.PN.&OS=PN/8151985&RS=PN/8151985 US8151985B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Containers for storing at least two substances for subsequent mixing
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Disposable recyclable container </font>for keeping two substances separate until mixed. The container can be enclosed in a tamper-evident film that includes a perforated pull strip
|[[Image:UUS8151985B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''11'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2284099 EP2284099B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Graphic packaging international, inc.
|align = "center"|Microwave packaging for multi-component meals
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Packaging constructs </font>in the form of trays, and other package forms for <font color="#FF0000">heating, browning, and/or crisping at least one food item in a microwave oven</font>
|[[Image:EP2284099B1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''12'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2208604 EP2208604B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Amcor flexibles kreuzlingen ltd.
|align = "center"|Packaging pouch with food flow properties
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Packaging pouch </font>made of a flexible mono or multilayer film for packaging viscous jelly and/or gravy matrix food in <font color="#FF0000">a thermo cycle such as retort, pasteurisation, hot filling or aseptic conditions</font>
|[[Image:EP2208604B1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''13'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220120168025%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20120168025&RS=DN/20120168025 US20120168025A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Nestec s.a.
|align = "center"|Disposable very lightweight package
|align = "center"|A <font color="#FF0000">biodegradable flexible pouch-like disposable package </font>with a hermetic seal
|[[Image:US20120168025A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''14'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2459463 EP2459463A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Nestec s.a.
|align = "center"|Easy opening packaging for liquid or gel products
|align = "center"|A flexible package for a food product such as gel having <font color="#FF0000">a closure which is suitable for one hand operation</font>
|[[Image:EP2459463A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''15'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8080770.PN.&OS=PN/8080770&RS=PN/8080770 US8080770B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Ball corporation
|align = "center"|Microwavable metallic container
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A metallic microwavable container </font>which is hermetically sealed and capable of storing foodstuffs for long periods of time
|[[Image:US8080770B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''16'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7981408.PN.&OS=PN/7981408&RS=PN/7981408 US7981408B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Boston brands, inc.
|align = "center"|Method of preserving food using antimicrobial packaging
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Antimicrobial film </font>for food packaging
|align = "center"|N/A
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''17'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=1888430 EP1888430B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Graphic packaging international, inc.
|align = "center"|Microwavable food package having an easy-open feature
|align = "center"|Package construct for <font color="#FF0000">cooking or heating a food item in a microwave oven</font>.
|align = "center"|N/A
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''18'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=2476365 GB2476365A]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Avondale foods, limited
|align = "center"|Food packaging for two different food products to be stored separately
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A Microwaveable food packaging </font>containing a first outer bowl for a first food and a separable insert tray for a second food where the insert tray fits within the first bowl.
|[[Image:GB2476365A.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''19'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220100108680%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20100108680&RS=DN/20100108680 US20100108680A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Enhanced tamper evident container with tear-apart parts
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Easily openable tamper evident container </font>where a large sustained pull force has to be applied to separate a lid from a peripheral cover portion that is fixed to a peripheral base portion of the base
|[[Image:US20100108680A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''20'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=1777173 EP1777173B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|Mora negrin, pedro ramon
|align = "center"|Easily opened flexible vacuum packaging for single portions of pasty fluids
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Easy-open flexible vacuum container for single dose</font>s of viscous fluids
|[[Image:EP1777173B1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''21'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2141085 EP2141085A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|Nestec s.a.
|align = "center"|Easy opening packaging for food products
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Easy open flexible packaging </font>for energy bars <font color="#FF0000">providing a bigger surface for consumer information</font>
|[[Image:EP2141085A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''22'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090285941%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090285941&RS=DN/20090285941 US20090285941A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Combination package of liquid and solid foodstuff
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A multi-compartment package for convenience and portability </font>to a favorite snack such as cookies and milk
|[[Image:US20090285941A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''23'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090214723%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090214723&RS=DN/20090214723 US20090214723A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Two component package for simultaneous heating
|align = "center"|A package for simultaneous heating of <font color="#FF0000">a crispy food product and a non-crispy food product in microwave.</font>
|[[Image:US20090214723A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''24'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090032487%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090032487&RS=DN/20090032487 US20090032487A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|Stephen s. Rekstad
|align = "center"|Spill resistant caps and container systems
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A spill resistant cap </font>for a standard commercially available beverage bottle containing water, milk, juice, soda or other beverage.
|[[Image:US20090032487A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''25'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7494279.PN.&OS=PN/7494279&RS=PN/7494279 US7494279B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|Mars incorporated
|align = "center"|Ergonomic bag assembly for foods
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">An ergonomic bag assembly </font>for granular foods contains two bags mutually joined by a gripping element comprising a handle
|[[Image:US7494279B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|}
==Search Methodology==
===Relevant Class Codes and Definitions ===
=====IPC/ECLA=====
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Class'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Definition'''
|-
|align = "center"|A23L
|Foods, foodstuffs, or non-alcoholic beverages
|-
|align = "center"|A23L0001*
|Foods or foodstuffs; their preparation or treatment
|-
|align = "center"|B32B*
|Layered products, i.e. Products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. Cellular or honeycomb, form
|-
|align = "center"|B65B*
|Machines, apparatus or devices for, or methods of, packaging articles or materials; unpacking
|-
|align = "center"|B65D*
|Containers for storage or transport of articles or materials, e.g. Bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons, crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwarding containers; accessories, closures, or fittings therefor; packaging elements; packages
|-
|align = "center"|C09J*
|Adhesives; non-mechanical aspects of adhesive processes in general; adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere; use of materials as adhesives
|-
|align = "center"| D21H*
|Pulp compositions; preparation
|-
|align = "center"|G01N*
|Investigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties
|}
=====US Class=====
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Class'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Definition'''
|-
|align = "center"|428*
|Stock material or miscellaneous articles
|}
===[[Patent search]]===
===Revised Patent Search===
*Search Engine:Thomson Innovation
* Time line: 1836-01-01 to 2013-07-22
* Databases: US Grant, WO App, FR App, US App, GB App, DE Util, EP Grant, DE Grant, EP App, DE App, JP Util, CN Util, JP Grant, CN App, JP App, Other
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''S. No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Scope'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Concept'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Query'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''No. of hits'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" rowspan = "2"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|Any IPC or CPC or US class
|align = "center"|Food class
|align = "center"|AIC=(A23L0001*) OR UC=(426*) AND
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|550686
|-
|align = "center"|Title
|align = "center"|Packaging KW
|align = "center"| (TI=((*Packag* or *container* or *receptacl* or bag* or sack* or pouch*2 or sachet* or *carton* or barrel* or bottle* or closure* or cap or caps or lid* or *seal or reseal* or *clos* or reclos* or zipper* or slide* or dispens*))) AND (DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722));
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" rowspan = "2"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|Any IPC or CPC or US class
|align = "center"|Packaging class
|align = "center"|(AIC=(B65D* or B65B* or B32B* or D21H* or G01N* or C09J*) OR UCC=(428*))
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|866669
|-
|align = "center"|Title
|align = "center"|Packaging KW
|align = "center"| (TI=((*Pack* or *container* or *receptacl* or bag* or sack* or pouch*2 or sachet* or *carton* or tray* or tub* or barrel* or bottle* or closure* or cap or caps or lid* or *seal or reseal* or *clos* or reclos* or tamper or zipper* or slide* or dispens*))) AND (DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722));
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|CTAB
|align = "center"|Food KW
|align = "center"|CTB=(*food* or *beverage* or snack* or past* or meal*1 or entree*1 or *soup*) AND DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722);
|align = "center"|1970718
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''4'''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|2 and 3
|align = "center"|95607
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''5'''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|1 or 4
|align = "center"|640980(14971)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|CTAB
|align = "center"|KW of customer interest
|align = "center"|CTB=((barrier near2 propert*3) or (shelf adj2 life) or (Unique near2 (shape*1 or design*1)) or aseptic*4 or retort*4 or microwave*4 or light-weight*3 or (environmentally adj2 friendly) or biodegrad*4 or recycl*4 or ((dual or duplex) adj2 (dispens* or chamber* or discharg*4)) or (single adj2 serve) or ((individual or single) adj2 (serving or portion*1)) or unitized or (eas*3 near3 (carry*4 or tear*4 or peel*4 or grip*4 or tilt*4 or open*3 or handl*3 or pour* or dispens* or transport*4)) or convenien*4 or (consumer near3 (appeal*3 or acceptance or safety or orient*2 or favour*4)) or (one adj2 hand adj2 (open*3 or operat*4)) or "OTG" or "on the go" or ergonomic or (tamper adj2 (proof or resist*4 or prevent*4)) or (child adj2 proof) or (single adj1 handed) or dripless or ((leak*3 or spill*3 or mess or drip*3 or splash*4) adj2 (prevent*3 or resistan*2 or proof)) or nonspill*3 or (non adj2 spill*3) or ((enhanc*3 or colorful or colourful) near2 graphics)) AND DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722);
|align = "center"|1277116
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''7'''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|5 and 6
|align = "center"|34465(17463)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''8'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 5 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20080722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722);
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|9329(6056)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''9'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 4 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20090722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|7774(5298)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''10'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 3 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20100722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|5625(3872)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''11'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 2 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20110722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|3047(2088)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''12'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 1 year
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20120722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|1336(1081)
|}
==[[Taxonomy of Food Packaging]]==
==[[Interactive Taxonomy]]==
== Revised Interactive Taxonomy==
<mm>[[Revised_Food_Packaging_Colgate.mm|750px]]</mm>
== Sample Analysis Sheet==
:* Click here to download [[Media: Sample_analysis_for_Food_packaging.xlsx|'''Sample patent analysis sheet''']]
:* Click here to download [[Media: Revised_Sample_analysis_for_Food_packaging_colgate.xlsx|'''Revised Sample patent analysis sheet''']]
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=Antimicrobial films=
==Sample Patents==
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
| bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''S. No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Patent/Publication No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Publication Year'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Assignee / Applicant'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Title'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8318282.PN.&OS=PN/8318282&RS=PN/8318282 US8318282B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|3m innovative properties company
|align = "center"|Microstructured antimicrobial film
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220120087968%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20120087968&RS=DN/20120087968 US20120087968A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Cryovac inc.
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial Packaging Material and Methods of Making and Using the Same
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8017667.PN.&OS=PN/8017667&RS=PN/8017667 US8017667B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Victoria university <nowiki>|</nowiki> technion research and development foundation ltd.
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial packaging material
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''4'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7915325.PN.&OS=PN/7915325&RS=PN/7915325 US7915325B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Kuhne anlagenbau gmbh
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial food packaging
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''5'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7705078.PN.&OS=PN/7705078&RS=PN/7705078 US7705078B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|Dupont teijin films u.s. Limited partnership
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial polymeric film
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=2450475 GB2450475A]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2008
|align = "center"|Nottingham trent university
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial polymer nanocomposite
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''7'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=2449876 GB2449876A]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2008
|align = "center"|Post harvest solutions, limited
|align = "center"|Active packaging materials incorporating micro-porous solids and essential oils
|}
==Search Methodology==
===Relevant Class Codes and Definitions ===
=====IPC/ECLA=====
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Class'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Definition'''
|-
|align = "center"|A23L
|Foods, foodstuffs, or non-alcoholic beverages
|-
|align = "center"|A23L0001*
|Foods or foodstuffs; their preparation or treatment
|-
|align = "center"|A01N*
|Preservation of bodies of humans or animals or plants or parts thereof; biocides, e.g. As disinfectants, as pesticides, as herbicides
|-
|align = "center"|B32B*
|Layered products, i.e. Products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. Cellular or honeycomb, form
|}
===Patent search===
*Search Engine:Thomson Innovation
* Time line: 18.June.2008 to 18.June.2013
* Databases: US Grant, WO App, FR App, US App, GB App, DE Util, EP Grant, DE Grant, EP App, DE App, JP Util, CN Util, JP Grant, CN App, JP App, Other
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''S.no. '''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Concept '''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Scope'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Search query'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''No. of hits'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|1
|align = "center"|Preservation or layered products class
|align = "center"|Any IPC or CPC
|align = "center"|A01N* or B32B*
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|615(358)
|-
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial film kw
|align = "center"|Title
|align = "center"|(antimicrobial or antibacterial or (anti adj2 (bacterial or microbial)) or smart) AND (packag* or film* or sheet* or laminat* or polymer* or *composite*)
|-
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|Food Kw
|align = "center"|Full text
|align = "center"|Food*
|align = "center"|707301
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|3
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|1 and 2
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|269(148)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090" rowspan = "2"|4
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Food Class
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Any IPC or CPC
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|A23L0001*
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090" rowspan = "2"|8(7)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Antimicrobial film kw
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Title
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|(antimicrobial or antibacterial or (anti adj2 (bacterial or microbial)) or smart) AND (packag* or film* or sheet* or laminat* or polymer* or *composite*)
|-
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|3 or 4
|align = "center"|273(152)
|-
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Control patents
|align = "center"|US8318282B2 US8017667B2 US7705078B2 US7915325B2 US20120087968A1 GB2450475A GB2449876A
|align = "center"|7
|-
|align = "center"|7
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|5 and 6
|align = "center"|7
|}
==[[Taxonomy of Antimicrobial films]]==
==Interactive Taxonomy==
<mm>[[Antimicrobial_films-Colgate.mm|750px]]</mm>
==[[Sample Analysis with Problem Solution Approach]]==
== Revised Sample Analysis Sheet==
:* Click here to download [[Media: Sample_analysis_for_Antimicrobial films.xlsx|'''Revised Sample patent analysis sheet''']]
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The objective is to provide a landscape of the latest Food Packaging technologies that provide added consumer benefits. We will explore patent data bases to extract these technologies and highlight any claims mentioned that discuss new and beneficial consumer benefits. In addition, this final report will show where this technology is being developed, who is developing technologies in food packaging and white space potential.
==Background==
The major role of packaging is to protect the food product it contains against water, water vapor, air, oxygen, microorganisms, insects, other intruders, dirt, pilferage, etc. Besides protection, containment, communication, unitization, sanitation, dispensing, convenience, are some of the other package functions. One major benefit to the consumer from packaging is the safety of the product that it holds. [http://www.enq.ufsc.br/disci/eqa5216/material_didatico/DEVELOPINGNEWFOOD/TX67784_08.pdf Book on Development of Packaging for Food Products]. Active packaging interacts with a product by releasing or absorbing substances to/from the packed food product and thereby extending shelf-life and improving food safety and quality. Some of the active packaging concepts include anti-microbial films, anti-oxidant films, and scavenging concepts such as oxygen scavenging, ethylene scavenging, moisture regulation etc. to preserve the freshness of the food product. [http://www.paperimpact.org/what-is-active-packaging-289.html Paperimpact]. Researchers have also shown the migration of the antimicrobial compound such as ethyl lauryl arginate (LAE) to chicken breast to be within the regulated limits when using an active packaging. LAE has been shown to be effective against Listeria. [http://www.foodproductiondaily.com/Quality-Safety/Migration-levels-of-antimicrobial-packaging-material-found-to-be-safe FoodProduction Daily]. Release of salicylic acid from polymer films can
prevent the formation of Salmonella typhimurium biofilms. [http://foodsci.rutgers.edu/chikindas/MChikindas%20Manuscripts/JAPR-2009-3-193.pdf Review article of Rutgers University].
[[Image:Antimicrobial_packaging.jpg|thumb|center|1000px|]]
=Food Packaging=
==[[Old Sample patents]]==
==[[Revised Sample patents]]==
==Revised Sample patents-Consumer Perspective ==
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''S. No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Patent/Publication No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Publication Year'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Assignee / Applicant'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Title'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Dolcera summary '''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Image'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8481134.PN.&OS=PN/8481134&RS=PN/8481134 US8481134B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center"|L<nowiki>’</nowiki>oreal. <nowiki>|</nowiki> atis, balanda <nowiki>|</nowiki> pradier, françois <nowiki>|</nowiki> kanji, mohamed <nowiki>|</nowiki> brereton, evelyn <nowiki>|</nowiki> gavin, linda
|align = "center"|Biodegradable moisture-impermeable packages for consumer goods
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Biodegradable and moisture impermeable</font>
|[[Image:US8481134B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8485378.PN.&OS=PN/8485378&RS=PN/8485378 US8485378B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center" |General mills, inc. <nowiki>|</nowiki> zoss, robert a. <nowiki>|</nowiki> scholtes, bryan <nowiki>|</nowiki> genord, dan
|align = "center"|Multi-container packages for dispensing liquid and dry food
|align = "center"|Package for <font color="#FF0000">multi-component such as cereal and milk</font>
|[[Image:US8485378B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8475856.PN.&OS=PN/8475856&RS=PN/8475856 US8475856B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center" |Sheehan, andrew <nowiki>|</nowiki> sheehan, andrew
|align = "center"|OTG (on the go) specialty multi-beverage container systems
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">On the go specialty multicontainer </font>for mixing and transporting a variety of powder-based beverages
|[[Image:US8475856B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''4'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8403164.PN.&OS=PN/8403164&RS=PN/8403164 US8403164B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center"|Samson, ilan
|align = "center"|Cap for a spill-proof beverage container
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Cap for a spill-proof cup </font>with a reliable seal between the rigid and flexible members of the demand valve.
|[[Image:US8403164B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''5'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8377529.PN.&OS=PN/8377529&RS=PN/8377529 US8377529B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center" |Cryovac, inc. <nowiki>|</nowiki> bekele, solomon
|align = "center"|Ultra high barrier aseptic film and package
|align = "center"|A coextruded film with <font color="#FF0000">good oxygen barrier properties </font>for pouches made in a <font color="#FF0000">VFFS aseptic system</font>, that exhibits extended shelf life for the contained product by providing
|align = "center"|N/A
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=WO&NR=2013085911 WO2013085911A2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2013
|align = "center"|Sepehr, cyrus, a.
|align = "center"|Consumer oriented system for delivery of product including single serving package for preservative-free fruit pieces
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Single serve packaging </font>for preservative free fruit pieces
|[[Image:WO2013085911A2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''7'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8231272.PN.&OS=PN/8231272&RS=PN/8231272 US8231272B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Goglio s.p.a.
|align = "center"|Stand-up, easy-open and easy-close package of flexible material, particularly for liquid, viscous, pasty, granular or powdered products
|align = "center"|Flexible package for viscous, granular or powdered substances with peelable closure for <font color="#FF0000">easy open and close</font>
|[[Image:US8231272B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''8'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8198571.PN.&OS=PN/8198571&RS=PN/8198571 US8198571B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Graphic packaging international, inc.
|align = "center"|Multi-compartment microwave heating package
|align = "center"|A <font color="#FF0000">microwave package </font>for heating, browning, and/or crisping a food
|[[Image:US8198571B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''9'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8167487.PN.&OS=PN/8167487&RS=PN/8167487 US8167487B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Milprint, inc.
|align = "center"|Secure access easy opening tamper evident feature for sealable bags
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Bags with a tamper evident feature </font>having an easy rupturable opening
|[[Image:US8167487B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''10'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8151985.PN.&OS=PN/8151985&RS=PN/8151985 US8151985B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Containers for storing at least two substances for subsequent mixing
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Disposable recyclable container </font>for keeping two substances separate until mixed. The container can be enclosed in a tamper-evident film that includes a perforated pull strip
|[[Image:UUS8151985B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''11'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2284099 EP2284099B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Graphic packaging international, inc.
|align = "center"|Microwave packaging for multi-component meals
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Packaging constructs </font>in the form of trays, and other package forms for <font color="#FF0000">heating, browning, and/or crisping at least one food item in a microwave oven</font>
|[[Image:EP2284099B1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''12'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2208604 EP2208604B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Amcor flexibles kreuzlingen ltd.
|align = "center"|Packaging pouch with food flow properties
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Packaging pouch </font>made of a flexible mono or multilayer film for packaging viscous jelly and/or gravy matrix food in <font color="#FF0000">a thermo cycle such as retort, pasteurisation, hot filling or aseptic conditions</font>
|[[Image:EP2208604B1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''13'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220120168025%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20120168025&RS=DN/20120168025 US20120168025A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Nestec s.a.
|align = "center"|Disposable very lightweight package
|align = "center"|A <font color="#FF0000">biodegradable flexible pouch-like disposable package </font>with a hermetic seal
|[[Image:US20120168025A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''14'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2459463 EP2459463A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Nestec s.a.
|align = "center"|Easy opening packaging for liquid or gel products
|align = "center"|A flexible package for a food product such as gel having <font color="#FF0000">a closure which is suitable for one hand operation</font>
|[[Image:EP2459463A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''15'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8080770.PN.&OS=PN/8080770&RS=PN/8080770 US8080770B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Ball corporation
|align = "center"|Microwavable metallic container
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A metallic microwavable container </font>which is hermetically sealed and capable of storing foodstuffs for long periods of time
|[[Image:US8080770B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''16'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7981408.PN.&OS=PN/7981408&RS=PN/7981408 US7981408B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Boston brands, inc.
|align = "center"|Method of preserving food using antimicrobial packaging
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Antimicrobial film </font>for food packaging
|align = "center"|N/A
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''17'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=1888430 EP1888430B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Graphic packaging international, inc.
|align = "center"|Microwavable food package having an easy-open feature
|align = "center"|Package construct for <font color="#FF0000">cooking or heating a food item in a microwave oven</font>.
|align = "center"|N/A
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''18'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=2476365 GB2476365A]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Avondale foods, limited
|align = "center"|Food packaging for two different food products to be stored separately
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A Microwaveable food packaging </font>containing a first outer bowl for a first food and a separable insert tray for a second food where the insert tray fits within the first bowl.
|[[Image:GB2476365A.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''19'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220100108680%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20100108680&RS=DN/20100108680 US20100108680A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Enhanced tamper evident container with tear-apart parts
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Easily openable tamper evident container </font>where a large sustained pull force has to be applied to separate a lid from a peripheral cover portion that is fixed to a peripheral base portion of the base
|[[Image:US20100108680A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''20'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=1777173 EP1777173B1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|Mora negrin, pedro ramon
|align = "center"|Easily opened flexible vacuum packaging for single portions of pasty fluids
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Easy-open flexible vacuum container for single dose</font>s of viscous fluids
|[[Image:EP1777173B1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''21'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=2141085 EP2141085A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|Nestec s.a.
|align = "center"|Easy opening packaging for food products
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">Easy open flexible packaging </font>for energy bars <font color="#FF0000">providing a bigger surface for consumer information</font>
|[[Image:EP2141085A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''22'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090285941%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090285941&RS=DN/20090285941 US20090285941A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Combination package of liquid and solid foodstuff
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A multi-compartment package for convenience and portability </font>to a favorite snack such as cookies and milk
|[[Image:US20090285941A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''23'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090214723%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090214723&RS=DN/20090214723 US20090214723A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|None
|align = "center"|Two component package for simultaneous heating
|align = "center"|A package for simultaneous heating of <font color="#FF0000">a crispy food product and a non-crispy food product in microwave.</font>
|[[Image:US20090214723A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''24'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220090032487%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20090032487&RS=DN/20090032487 US20090032487A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|Stephen s. Rekstad
|align = "center"|Spill resistant caps and container systems
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">A spill resistant cap </font>for a standard commercially available beverage bottle containing water, milk, juice, soda or other beverage.
|[[Image:US20090032487A1.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''25'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7494279.PN.&OS=PN/7494279&RS=PN/7494279 US7494279B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2009
|align = "center"|Mars incorporated
|align = "center"|Ergonomic bag assembly for foods
|align = "center"|<font color="#FF0000">An ergonomic bag assembly </font>for granular foods contains two bags mutually joined by a gripping element comprising a handle
|[[Image:US7494279B2.jpg|thumb|center|300px|]]
|}
==Search Methodology==
===Relevant Class Codes and Definitions ===
=====IPC/ECLA=====
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Class'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Definition'''
|-
|align = "center"|A23L
|Foods, foodstuffs, or non-alcoholic beverages
|-
|align = "center"|A23L0001*
|Foods or foodstuffs; their preparation or treatment
|-
|align = "center"|B32B*
|Layered products, i.e. Products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. Cellular or honeycomb, form
|-
|align = "center"|B65B*
|Machines, apparatus or devices for, or methods of, packaging articles or materials; unpacking
|-
|align = "center"|B65D*
|Containers for storage or transport of articles or materials, e.g. Bags, barrels, bottles, boxes, cans, cartons, crates, drums, jars, tanks, hoppers, forwarding containers; accessories, closures, or fittings therefor; packaging elements; packages
|-
|align = "center"|C09J*
|Adhesives; non-mechanical aspects of adhesive processes in general; adhesive processes not provided for elsewhere; use of materials as adhesives
|-
|align = "center"| D21H*
|Pulp compositions; preparation
|-
|align = "center"|G01N*
|Investigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties
|}
=====US Class=====
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Class'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Definition'''
|-
|align = "center"|428*
|Stock material or miscellaneous articles
|}
===[[Patent search]]===
===Revised Patent Search===
*Search Engine:Thomson Innovation
* Time line: 1836-01-01 to 2013-07-22
* Databases: US Grant, WO App, FR App, US App, GB App, DE Util, EP Grant, DE Grant, EP App, DE App, JP Util, CN Util, JP Grant, CN App, JP App, Other
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''S. No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Scope'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Concept'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''Query'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''No. of hits'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" rowspan = "2"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|Any IPC or CPC or US class
|align = "center"|Food class
|align = "center"|AIC=(A23L0001*) OR UC=(426*) AND
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|550686
|-
|align = "center"|Title
|align = "center"|Packaging KW
|align = "center"| (TI=((*Packag* or *container* or *receptacl* or bag* or sack* or pouch*2 or sachet* or *carton* or barrel* or bottle* or closure* or cap or caps or lid* or *seal or reseal* or *clos* or reclos* or zipper* or slide* or dispens*))) AND (DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722));
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" rowspan = "2"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|Any IPC or CPC or US class
|align = "center"|Packaging class
|align = "center"|(AIC=(B65D* or B65B* or B32B* or D21H* or G01N* or C09J*) OR UCC=(428*))
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|866669
|-
|align = "center"|Title
|align = "center"|Packaging KW
|align = "center"| (TI=((*Pack* or *container* or *receptacl* or bag* or sack* or pouch*2 or sachet* or *carton* or tray* or tub* or barrel* or bottle* or closure* or cap or caps or lid* or *seal or reseal* or *clos* or reclos* or tamper or zipper* or slide* or dispens*))) AND (DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722));
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|CTAB
|align = "center"|Food KW
|align = "center"|CTB=(*food* or *beverage* or snack* or past* or meal*1 or entree*1 or *soup*) AND DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722);
|align = "center"|1970718
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''4'''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|2 and 3
|align = "center"|95607
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''5'''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|1 or 4
|align = "center"|640980(14971)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|CTAB
|align = "center"|KW of customer interest
|align = "center"|CTB=((barrier near2 propert*3) or (shelf adj2 life) or (Unique near2 (shape*1 or design*1)) or aseptic*4 or retort*4 or microwave*4 or light-weight*3 or (environmentally adj2 friendly) or biodegrad*4 or recycl*4 or ((dual or duplex) adj2 (dispens* or chamber* or discharg*4)) or (single adj2 serve) or ((individual or single) adj2 (serving or portion*1)) or unitized or (eas*3 near3 (carry*4 or tear*4 or peel*4 or grip*4 or tilt*4 or open*3 or handl*3 or pour* or dispens* or transport*4)) or convenien*4 or (consumer near3 (appeal*3 or acceptance or safety or orient*2 or favour*4)) or (one adj2 hand adj2 (open*3 or operat*4)) or "OTG" or "on the go" or ergonomic or (tamper adj2 (proof or resist*4 or prevent*4)) or (child adj2 proof) or (single adj1 handed) or dripless or ((leak*3 or spill*3 or mess or drip*3 or splash*4) adj2 (prevent*3 or resistan*2 or proof)) or nonspill*3 or (non adj2 spill*3) or ((enhanc*3 or colorful or colourful) near2 graphics)) AND DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(18360101) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722);
|align = "center"|1277116
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''7'''
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|5 and 6
|align = "center"|34465(17463)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''8'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 5 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20080722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722);
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|9329(6056)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''9'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 4 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20090722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|7774(5298)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''10'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 3 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20100722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|5625(3872)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''11'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 2 years
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20110722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|3047(2088)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|'''12'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4" colspan = "2"|Time restriction for 1 year
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|DP<nowiki>></nowiki>=(20120722) AND DP<nowiki><</nowiki>=(20130722)
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FCD5B4"|1336(1081)
|}
==[[Taxonomy of Food Packaging]]==
==[[Interactive Taxonomy]]==
== Revised Interactive Taxonomy==
<mm>[[Revised_Food_Packaging_Colgate.mm|750px]]</mm>
== Sample Analysis Sheet==
:* Click here to download [[Media: Sample_analysis_for_Food_packaging.xlsx|'''Sample patent analysis sheet''']]
:* Click here to download [[Media: Revised_Sample_analysis_for_Food_packaging_colgate.xlsx|'''Revised Sample patent analysis sheet''']]
==Dashboard link==
[https://www.dolcera.com/auth/dashboard/dashboard.php?workfile_id=1683 '''Please click for the dashboard link''']
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'''Note:'''
*''Use the mouse(click and drag/scroll up or down/click on nodes) to explore nodes in the detailed taxonomy''
*''Click on the red arrow adjacent to the node name to view the content for that particular node in the dashboard''
=Antimicrobial films=
==Sample Patents==
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
| bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''S. No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Patent/Publication No.'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Publication Year'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Assignee / Applicant'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Title'''
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''1'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8318282.PN.&OS=PN/8318282&RS=PN/8318282 US8318282B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|3m innovative properties company
|align = "center"|Microstructured antimicrobial film
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''2'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://appft1.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PG01&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.html&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=%2220120087968%22.PGNR.&OS=DN/20120087968&RS=DN/20120087968 US20120087968A1]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2012
|align = "center"|Cryovac inc.
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial Packaging Material and Methods of Making and Using the Same
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''3'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=8017667.PN.&OS=PN/8017667&RS=PN/8017667 US8017667B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Victoria university <nowiki>|</nowiki> technion research and development foundation ltd.
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial packaging material
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''4'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7915325.PN.&OS=PN/7915325&RS=PN/7915325 US7915325B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2011
|align = "center"|Kuhne anlagenbau gmbh
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial food packaging
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''5'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://patft.uspto.gov/netacgi/nph-Parser?Sect1=PTO1&Sect2=HITOFF&d=PALL&p=1&u=%2Fnetahtml%2FPTO%2Fsrchnum.htm&r=1&f=G&l=50&s1=7705078.PN.&OS=PN/7705078&RS=PN/7705078 US7705078B2]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2010
|align = "center"|Dupont teijin films u.s. Limited partnership
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial polymeric film
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''6'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=2450475 GB2450475A]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2008
|align = "center"|Nottingham trent university
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial polymer nanocomposite
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''7'''
|align = "center"|<font color="#0000FF"><u>[http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=GB&NR=2449876 GB2449876A]</u></font>
|align = "center"|2008
|align = "center"|Post harvest solutions, limited
|align = "center"|Active packaging materials incorporating micro-porous solids and essential oils
|}
==Search Methodology==
===Relevant Class Codes and Definitions ===
=====IPC/ECLA=====
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Class'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Definition'''
|-
|align = "center"|A23L
|Foods, foodstuffs, or non-alcoholic beverages
|-
|align = "center"|A23L0001*
|Foods or foodstuffs; their preparation or treatment
|-
|align = "center"|A01N*
|Preservation of bodies of humans or animals or plants or parts thereof; biocides, e.g. As disinfectants, as pesticides, as herbicides
|-
|align = "center"|B32B*
|Layered products, i.e. Products built-up of strata of flat or non-flat, e.g. Cellular or honeycomb, form
|}
===Patent search===
*Search Engine:Thomson Innovation
* Time line: 18.June.2008 to 18.June.2013
* Databases: US Grant, WO App, FR App, US App, GB App, DE Util, EP Grant, DE Grant, EP App, DE App, JP Util, CN Util, JP Grant, CN App, JP App, Other
{|border="2" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="4" align = "center" width="80%"
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''S.no. '''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Concept '''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Scope'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''Search query'''
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|'''No. of hits'''
|-
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|1
|align = "center"|Preservation or layered products class
|align = "center"|Any IPC or CPC
|align = "center"|A01N* or B32B*
|align = "center" rowspan = "2"|615(358)
|-
|align = "center"|Antimicrobial film kw
|align = "center"|Title
|align = "center"|(antimicrobial or antibacterial or (anti adj2 (bacterial or microbial)) or smart) AND (packag* or film* or sheet* or laminat* or polymer* or *composite*)
|-
|align = "center"|2
|align = "center"|Food Kw
|align = "center"|Full text
|align = "center"|Food*
|align = "center"|707301
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|3
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|1 and 2
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|269(148)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090" rowspan = "2"|4
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Food Class
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Any IPC or CPC
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|A23L0001*
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090" rowspan = "2"|8(7)
|-
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Antimicrobial film kw
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|Title
|align = "center" bgcolor = "#FAC090"|(antimicrobial or antibacterial or (anti adj2 (bacterial or microbial)) or smart) AND (packag* or film* or sheet* or laminat* or polymer* or *composite*)
|-
|align = "center"|5
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|3 or 4
|align = "center"|273(152)
|-
|align = "center"|6
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Control patents
|align = "center"|US8318282B2 US8017667B2 US7705078B2 US7915325B2 US20120087968A1 GB2450475A GB2449876A
|align = "center"|7
|-
|align = "center"|7
|align = "center" colspan = "2"|Combined query
|align = "center"|5 and 6
|align = "center"|7
|}
==[[Taxonomy of Antimicrobial films]]==
==Interactive Taxonomy==
<mm>[[Antimicrobial_films-Colgate.mm|750px]]</mm>
==[[Sample Analysis with Problem Solution Approach]]==
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